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Like many places across the country, a heat wave has engulfed New York City this month, making an air conditioner at home an absolute necessity. Not about to sweat it out in my apartment all summer, I ...

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Ductless mini-split air conditioners offer powerful cooling without bulky window units or expensive ductwork.